A Scunthorpe couple are set to take on a 26-mile challenge to raise awareness and funds for the National Autistic Society.

Andrew and Nicola Corcoran will be doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Sunday.

Their five-year old son, Bobby, was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, which is on the autism spectrum, in December.

They said: "This has touched our lives as a family and as a result of this we feel we want to have a positive outlook on the future and raise awareness and funds to support other families in a similar situation.

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"Autism is still relatively unknown and misunderstood even though nearly 700,000 people in the UK have autism. Together with their families they make up over 2.8 million people whose lives are touched by autism every single day."

The trek will be undertaken on Sunday, where they will walk through the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks in one day, working together with the National Autistic Society.

Bobby Corcoran, 5, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in December

On this trek they will take on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, accomplishing an ascent of 1,532m and covering a marathon distance of 26 miles but with three hills.

They hope to raise more awareness and understanding of autism and how it affects so many families.

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The Corcorans also recently attended the Twinkle Ball in Manchester, which was organised by Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine to raise funds for the same charity, as they also have young children diagnosed with autism.

That event raised more than £100,000 for the charity and was attended by various TV stars and celebrities.

The Corcorans have set up a JustGiving online fundraising page and anyone who wishes to donate towards their cause can go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/corcoranthreepeaks